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In October of 2004 we brought home a very sweet little male boxer puppy who we immediately named 'Buddy'. When 'Boo Boo', as we more often called him, was a year and a half old we got him a little female companion -- another boxer puppy named 'Haily'. They were immediately inseparable, as Buddy became Haily mentor -- teaching her how to properly chew sticks, play with various toys, etc.. Buddy was her 'alpha'.
A year and a half ago Buddy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and we sadly knew that he was on borrowed time. Thanks to the wonderful care of our veterinarian and his staff, Buddy kept on going and going like the 'Energizer Bunny' -- but his heart condition slowly was taking its toll, until Friday a little over a week ago when we finally knew it was time to say goodbye.
I've lost a lot of pets over my 67 years, but this has been the hardest. Buddy made us laugh every day we were around him for those 10+ years, and losing him has been, and continues to be very painful.
Haily is struggling right now also, as she has never known life without Buddy, and doesn't understand where he went. We left Buddy's bed next to hers and she now sleeps with her head on his bed. :-( At some point we will no doubt get her a little companion to help fill that void.
Time heals these things, and my wife and I thank God for giving us Buddy for those precious years -- he will forever be in our hearts.
Below are a few photos of Buddy over the years -- I've posted about a million on this forum during his life.
Proud of our new puppy, Buddy
Buddy at 1 year
Buddy gets a companion -- Haily
Partners
Playmates -- Buddy gets airborne
Snow! A very rare treat for Buddy and Haily
Goodness! Haily has out grown Buddy
My favorite Buddy portrait
'Buddyclaus'
Buddy always appreciated the beauty of nature
The final days -- November 2014
One of my final photos of Buddy at Christmas.
--
God Bless,
Greg
www.imagismphotos.com
www.mccroskery.zenfolio.com
www.pbase.com/daddyo
A year and a half ago Buddy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and we sadly knew that he was on borrowed time. Thanks to the wonderful care of our veterinarian and his staff, Buddy kept on going and going like the 'Energizer Bunny' -- but his heart condition slowly was taking its toll, until Friday a little over a week ago when we finally knew it was time to say goodbye.
I've lost a lot of pets over my 67 years, but this has been the hardest. Buddy made us laugh every day we were around him for those 10+ years, and losing him has been, and continues to be very painful.
Haily is struggling right now also, as she has never known life without Buddy, and doesn't understand where he went. We left Buddy's bed next to hers and she now sleeps with her head on his bed. :-( At some point we will no doubt get her a little companion to help fill that void.
Time heals these things, and my wife and I thank God for giving us Buddy for those precious years -- he will forever be in our hearts.
Below are a few photos of Buddy over the years -- I've posted about a million on this forum during his life.
Proud of our new puppy, Buddy
Buddy at 1 year
Buddy gets a companion -- Haily
Partners
Playmates -- Buddy gets airborne
Snow! A very rare treat for Buddy and Haily
Goodness! Haily has out grown Buddy
My favorite Buddy portrait
'Buddyclaus'
Buddy always appreciated the beauty of nature
The final days -- November 2014
One of my final photos of Buddy at Christmas.
--
God Bless,
Greg
www.imagismphotos.com
www.mccroskery.zenfolio.com
www.pbase.com/daddyo
